Julius Caesar

Caesar returned to Italy in January of 49 bc and made himself dictator. Five years of civil war between Caesar’s forces and the supporters of the popular general Pompey followed. Pompey fled to Egypt and died there before Caesar could catch him. But Caesar continued to fight and win battles against Pompey’s supporters.

When he returned to Rome, Caesar pardoned his old enemies and gained many supporters. Not everyone trusted Caesar, however. Many wanted Rome…

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